Easy Skillet Strawberry Shortcakes

We love these easy mini skillet strawberry shortcakes that can be made ahead for the 4th of July! My recipe uses my mini cast iron skillets for individual strawberry shortcakes but you can make them in one pan if that works better for you.

The simple cake topped with macerated strawberries, a couple of blueberries (to make it red, white, and blue for the 4th), and a little whipped cream on top is an easy dessert that can be made ahead assembled right before serving.

The ingredients you’ll need for these shortcakes

For the cakes:

• cake flour
• sugar
• baking powder
• salt
• butter
• milk
• lemon zest (If I don’t have a fresh lemon, I often substitute a few drops of Lemon Essential Oil)
• egg whites
• extra butter for greasing pans
• powdered sugar for dusting right before serving

Special Equipment to make this recipe.

• Cast iron skillets (either individual skillets, ramekins, or a small size skillet).
• Whisk
• mixing bowls and measuring cups/spoons
• sieve
• A jar to shake the heavy cream (Have you made it this way? Read more in this post).

One of the reasons I love making this is that you don’t need much in the way of equipment to make this. You can use mini skillets, ramekins, or one small skillet. If you don’t have a cast-iron skillet, use a small cake pan or baking dish. You’ll need a whisk (or a fork) works too. I sift the flour and baking powder when I’m home, but when I make this while traveling, I never worry, and it’s fine.

How to make this while traveling

Whenever we travel, and I know we will have a kitchen, I like to bring something to make for dessert. I often pack what I need so I don’t have to buy flour, sugar, etc. I’ll buy a few things like butter, milk, eggs, and fresh fruit.

• In a small Ziploc bag, add flour, sugar, and salt.
• In a separate bag, add a little powdered sugar for dusting.
• Buy milk, eggs, butter, and fruit.
• It can be made in any small oven baking dish.

How to serve mini skillet strawberry shortcakes

Serve with strawberries and blueberries. Top with a dollop of whipped cream, and dust with powdered sugar. Cakes can be served warm or at room temperature. I like to serve in the mini skillets, but they can be taken out of skillets and served on a plate.

Here are some other festive dessert ideas from some of my blogger friends

1. Patriotic Fruit Pizza Dessert from Tatertots & Jello
2. Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars from Pass the Butter
3. 4th of July Fruit Tart from Happy Happy Nester
4. American Flag Sheet Cake from Modern Glam
5. Individual Skillet Strawberry Shortcake from Most Lovely Things
6. Festive 4th of July Gluten Free Muffins from My 100 Year Old Home
7. Easy Fourth of July Watermelon Salad from Robyn’s French Nest
8. Red Velvet Brownies from Paint Me Pink
9. Marshmallow and Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Cones from My Sweet Savannah
10. 4th of July Donuts from Inspiration for Moms
11. No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bites from Twelve on Main